SMRTR ProgrammingAug 3, 2025Dev.to

Programming Is Becoming Prompting

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The software development landscape is transforming as AI prompting increasingly replaces traditional coding. Developers now navigate between using powerful AI tools to generate code and maintaining the fundamental programming skills needed for debugging and complex problem-solving. This shift creates both efficiency gains and potential losses in creativity and craftsmanship, suggesting the optimal approach combines AI assistance with genuine coding expertise.

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